Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning make it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Educational Resources Book